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Markiemark
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 05:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

has anyone tried installing the buell pro series spark plugs? If so, is this easy? or should i have the dealer install them when i have the tires put on tomorrow
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Gentleman_jon


Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 07:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Let the dealer do it.
It isn't a hard job for a good mechanic, but figuring it out for yourself might be a bit frustrating.
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Buelltroll


Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 10:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just need an extension and a wobble head deep well socket and its not too hard at all.
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Lovematt


Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just did this about 2 months ago and it took about 1 hour total. The front plug you don't need a socket...just a wrench once you get the left side air scoop removed (as you are sitting on the bike). The rear one you need a universal joint between the plug socket and an extension and GO SLOW. I believe I removed the airbox base (black plastic base the air filter goes onto) to make it easier.

It is a little frustrating but I was expecting it to be several hours...surprised it was only 1 hour from first unbolt to firing up the bike...next time should be faster having done it before.
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Wyckedflesh


Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Gear wrench is the KING when it comes to the front plug : D
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Xb9rski


Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't waste your money on the Buell spark plugs, go with the NGK one's.

"Ride it till it seizes"

Ski
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Dr_greg
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 03:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What is the NGK plug number for the XB9R?
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Xb9rski


Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 03:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'll have to post that for you when I get home tonight. Or if you want do a search I've posted it before.

Ski
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Xb9rski


Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 03:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

NGK DCPR8E
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Cataract2
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 07:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hell of a lot easier to get to them on these than my FZR. To do those you have to drain the cooling system and remove the radiator. Ohhhhhh, that's fun.
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Kevinfromwebb
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 10:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The Iridiums are NGK KR8AI

When I asked about them at O'Reillys they used the stock number#5477 and said they were a special order and would take about 2 weeks..

Kevin
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Xbolt12
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 10:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

DCPR9EIX run great, no fouling, one heat range cooler for hard running.

The only hard part about plug changes is getting the @#$^%#$ wires off. Best to just buy at least one new one. They are no joy to install either, but at least you won't tear the wire apart installing it.

xbolt12
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